[Resolved] Need help locating key code for 1963 Pontiac Catalina 421 Super

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Netsurfer
Member since June 2023 • 135 posts

Where can I locate the key code to program a 1963 Pontiac Catalina 421 Super key?

Posted on December 21, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on December 22, 2024

Replies (4)

Deltaforce
Member • 94 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 1963 Pontiac Catalina 421 Super.

December 22, 2024 Reply
Xfactor
Member • 67 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my 1963 Pontiac Catalina 421 Super.

December 23, 2024 Reply
Whitenoise
Member • 139 posts

Trying this out on my 1963 Pontiac Catalina 421 Super today—hoping it works.

December 24, 2024 Reply
Karmaking
Member • 137 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 1963 Pontiac Catalina 421 Super won’t recognize the key.

December 25, 2024 Reply

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